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CUPRA Formentor vs Kia XCeed – Which model is better for everyday use?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether CUPRA Formentor or Kia XCeed fits your lifestyle better.

CUPRA Formentor

Kia XCeed

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Formentor @ CUPRA / SEAT S.A.

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Kia XCeed has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23100 £, while the CUPRA Formentor costs 35200 £. That’s a price difference of around 12107 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: CUPRA Formentor manages with 1.40 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Kia XCeed with 6.40 L. The difference is about 5 L per 100 km.

XCeed @ Kia Corporation

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the CUPRA Formentor has a convincingly edge – offering 333 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 153 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Formentor is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 4.80 s, while the Kia XCeed takes 8.50 s. That’s about 3.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the CUPRA Formentor performs slightly better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Kia XCeed tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: CUPRA Formentor pulls evident stronger with 420 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 155 Nm difference.

Formentor @ CUPRA / SEAT S.A.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Kia XCeed is slight lighter – 1351 kg compared to 1434 kg. The difference is around 83 kg.

In terms of boot space, the CUPRA Formentor offers hardly perceptible more room – 450 L compared to 426 L. That’s a difference of about 24 L.

In maximum load capacity, the CUPRA Formentor performs slight better – up to 1505 L, which is about 127 L more than the Kia XCeed.

When it comes to payload, CUPRA Formentor slight takes the win – 526 kg compared to 479 kg. That’s a difference of about 47 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the CUPRA Formentor shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

CUPRA Formentor
Kia XCeed

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from about £35,200
Formentor @ CUPRA / SEAT S.A.

CUPRA Formentor

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.4 - 8.8 L
  • Electric Range : 117 - 126 km

CUPRA Formentor

With coupe-like lines and a muscular stance the Cupra Formentor blends sporty drama with everyday sense, so it looks like it’s in motion even at a standstill. Inside and out it’s tuned for drivers who want engaging handling and a grown-up cabin — practical enough for daily life, playful enough to make the commute feel like a short track session.

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Kia XCeed

Kia XCeed blends hatchback agility with a coupe-like stance, wrapping practical space in a handsome, modern package that punches above its class in style. It’s an easygoing everyday companion — comfy, well-equipped and priced to make sensible buyers smile — with just enough spark to keep weekend drives interesting.

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CUPRA Formentor
Kia XCeed
Formentor @ CUPRA / SEAT S.A.
XCeed @ Kia Corporation

Costs and Consumption

Price
35200 - 55000 £
Price
23100 - 33000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.8 L
Consumption L/100km
6.4 - 6.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
117 - 126 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
32 - 199 g/km
co2
144 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1434 - 1742 kg
Curb weight
1351 - 1419 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
Trunk capacity
426 L
Length
4451 mm
Length
4395 mm
Width
1839 mm
Width
1826 mm
Height
1511 - 1537 mm
Height
1483 - 1495 mm
Max trunk capacity
1415 - 1505 L
Max trunk capacity
1378 L
Payload
458 - 526 kg
Payload
471 - 479 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 333 HP
Power HP
115 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 11.7 s
Max Speed
205 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
182 - 210 km/h
Torque
250 - 420 Nm
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
110 - 245 kW
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1598 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Kia
What drive types are available for the CUPRA Formentor?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.